Best of the Highlands
Four day/Three night tour from £325.00
In just four days we’ll show you the real highlights of Scotland – Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Inverness, Eilean Donan Castle, Skye, John O’Groats and the Far North. If you’ve only got limited time then this relaxing tour is just for you.
Day One
Day Two
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the beautiful island of Skye. We’ll stop at Eilean Donan Castle, perched on its island at the head of Loch Duich. You will marvel at the views when we stop at this most picturesque of castles. Soon we’ll be crossing “over the sea to Skye” and visiting the beautiful gardens of the Clan Donald Centre before enjoying the dramatic scenery of the famed Cuillin Mountains. Later we will have time for some beach combing before returning to Inverness.
Day Three
A day of nature and scenic beauty today as we travel to John O’Groats and the Far North. The emphasis is very much on nature and we hope to see red deer, seals, puffins (until early August) and hairy Highland cows along the way. Our tour takes us to Golspie then through the lands of the Duke of Sutherland - when you’ll hear all about the notorious Highland Clearances. We will pass many stone-age sites before arriving in John O’Groats. There are several stops along the way to enjoy the dramatic cliff scenery of the northern coastline before returning to Inverness.
Day Four
This morning there is an excursion through the Black Isle to the pretty village of Cromarty followed by free time in Inverness for shopping or sightseeing. Later this afternoon join your motorcoach for our tour south. Our route will take us to the gentle Spey Valley, with views of the Cairngorm Mountains, then through the dramatic scenery of the Drumochter Pass and onwards to Glen Garry - watch out for imposing Blair Castle. We’ll make a stop for afternoon tea before continuing through the rolling Tayside countryside. From Perth its homeward bound to journey’s end in Edinburgh.
Tour Highlights
- Glen Coe
- Ben Nevis
- Loch Ness
- Optional visit to Urquhart Castle and cruise on Loch Ness
- Isle of Skye
- Visit to the Clan Donald Centre Gardens
- Scenic coastal drive
- Inverness
- Golspie
- John O’Groats
- Nature watching and cliff-top walks
- Open-top bus tour of the Black Isle including Cromarty
- Moray Firth Dolphin spotting
- Spey Valley
- Forth Road Bridge
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Dates of Operation:
Saturdays, 15 May to 25 September 2010
Sundays, 16 May to 26 September 2010
Mondays 29 March to 25 October 2010
Tuesdays, 18 May to 28 September 2010
Wednesdays, 19 May to 29 September 2010
Fridays, 21 May to 24 September 2010
Departure Information:
Tours departs at 07:45 hrs Check in: 07.30 hrs
From Platform 17, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Tour returns at 20:40 hrs (day 4)
PRICES:
Guest House
Single: £385.00
Twin: £ 325.00
Hotel
Single:
£ 500.00
Twin £ 410.00
BROCHURE PRICE from £375.00 per person.
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TOUR INCLUDES
- Quality accommodation with private bathroom for 3 nights
- Full Scottish breakfast (vegetarian option available)
- Admission to Clan Donald Gardens
- Two full day excursions to the Isle of Skye and John O’Groats by luxury minicoach
- Open-top bus tour to the Black Isle and Cromarty
- Transportation to/from Inverness by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with on-board toilet
- Friendly driver/host
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Admission fees unless stated above
- Meals and snacks unless detailed above
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, telephone charges etc
- gratuity to the driver/host
TOUR OPERATOR
Tour operator identity and full contact information will appear on your confirmation voucher.
VOUCHER INFORMATION
- Once you have booked your tour please print your voucher.
- You must present your voucher and photo ID to your driver/host when joining the tour.
- Please safeguard your voucher as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.